Pediatric Gastroenterology, Children’s National Hospital - Fredericksburg (Mary Washington Hospital)

"Dr Hayes is simply a blessing to his patients and their families. After working with multiple doctors, I can say he is the most caring, understanding, contemplative and intelligent pediatric gastroenterologist we’ve encountered. Four years ago, my upper-elementary child presented with gastrointestinal problems that doctors at other hospitals couldn’t properly diagnose. Dr Hayes took the time to fully understand our entire family’s history, consulted with doctors nationally and locally, and put our child on the road to wellness. We are incredibly grateful for him."

"Dr. Hayes is a wonderful doctor who is smart, knowledgeable and dedicated to his patients. He is everything – and more - that we had spent so many years searching for. My child has a complex medical history and within minutes of meeting him was able to observe and offer solutions to concerns that had been on-going for years. No other doctor had been able to do this. And, in just a short amount of time helped him feel so much better. I believe he will continue to investigate and do whatever it takes to help all his patients. He does not back down! I know he works tirelessly, often communicating after business hours. My children look forward to their office visits because Dr. Hayes is so personable. He is truly taking the absolute best care of my children and our entire family is forever grateful for Dr. Hayes!"

"Dr. Hayes is a phenomenal doctor. He has been taking care of my daughter and her GI issues for the last 4 years (since she was a few weeks old). He is very thorough and has taken such great care of my daughter. It is evident he cares about his patients and does whatever it takes to find and treat any issues. I can't imagine my daughter seeing any other GI specialist. My daughter loves Dr. Hayes and in the height of her GI issues was actually asking to go see him because she associates him with her feeling better. I am forever thankful for all he's done for her. He is absolutely the best doctor and has gained my complete trust in caring for my little girl. He will be the only GI doctor she sees."

"My son has been seeing Dr. Hayes for 2 years. Dr. Hayes is an amazing doctor. He is very thorough and takes as much time as necessary to listen to medical history and symptoms and to explain his recommendations. He is very quick to respond to follow-up questions that we send, even calling me outside of business hours. His bedside manner is also great; he always takes the time to interact directly with my son in a positive, friendly, and supportive way. Everyone in the office from the front desk staff to the nurses to the nutritionist are all great, as well."

"Dr. Hayes has been our granddaughter's doctor for 3+ years. In my opinion, he has saved her life. He was dealing with a chromosome disorder. His efforts and knowledge made it possible for her to thrive and become healthy. He was very thorough and his knowledge was impressive. I am very confident when I recommend him. Any parent seeking help with GI issues should reach out to him. He was always there for her (and us)."